Stomach bloating pain may be avoided by cutting back on the amount of beans in your diet

Stomach bloating affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. But you could avoid feeling bloated by steering clear of beans at dinnertime, it’s been claimed.

Bloating can make the stomach feel swollen, hard, and it’s generally quite uncomfortable.

Your bloating pain may be caused by eating certain gassy foods, or by eating too fast or too much.

But one of the best and easiest ways to limit your risk of bloating is to avoid eating too many beans.

Beans may be triggering your stomach pain, as they’re rich in undigestible sugars.

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“Getting stuck into a long lunch or a Sunday roast with all the trimmings should always be a pleasure – but if you suffer from bloating it can eventually become more of a pain,” said pharmaceutical company Rennie.

“A few small changes you can make to your diet can let you enjoy a good feed and minimise the chances of feeling bloated.

“We’re all familiar with the playground chants, and the science behind them shouldn’t be overlooked.

“Beans are high in a sugar [oligosaccharides] that the body cannot digest. When bacteria in our digestive systems tries to break them up, gas is the painful product.”